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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.38, 381.36 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.38, 381.36 and 202.71 is: 279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.38 : 381.36 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.38/381.36 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.38x = 381.36 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.38x = 77,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,305.49/276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.71

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